tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6207200414495313452.post6223968077492168113..comments2015-07-31T19:05:14.279-04:00Comments on The Green Weenie: Report: Five To Join Bucs TodayRon Ieracinoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6207200414495313452.post-33777190431074347372012-09-01T14:29:35.006-04:002012-09-01T14:29:35.006-04:00Yah, Will, JK does profile as a four guy, and one ...Yah, Will, JK does profile as a four guy, and one that can only give a team 20-25 starts and 150 IP; you&#39;d like at least an inning eater there. And I have heard he&#39;s on the bubble for next season.<br /><br />The Bucs have to start clearing space for the Indy guys, especially with Cole &amp; Irwin there now and Taillon in AA. I think Locke and maybe McPherson &amp; Vandenhurk get a look in camp in the spring for whatever openings come free. Ron Ieracihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08784507810080514099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6207200414495313452.post-71036069507469800932012-09-01T14:19:32.615-04:002012-09-01T14:19:32.615-04:00VandenHurk is an interesting guy. Although his ERA...VandenHurk is an interesting guy. Although his ERA is poor, he has struck out nearly 9 per 9 in bits and pieces of four seasons in the bigs prior to joining the Pirates&#39; Triple A Indianapolis affiliate this year. Particularly if Karstens is not brought back, he might be worth a look in spring training next season as the fifth starter. Karstens, by the way, in my book is better than a fifth starter, but he can&#39;t stay healthy. He&#39;s not a big guy, so maybe he just can&#39;t stand up to the pounding for a full season and thus he keeps landing back in the &quot;5/6 starter - long relief&quot; role by default.WilliamJPellashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12774466220683142262noreply@blogger.com